00:00 Iran's plea for aid to the United States rejected.
00:04 Biden's refusal to aid Raisi's rescue.
00:09 Miller's statement ignites fierce debate on Iran-U.S. clash.
00:16 In a shocking turn of events, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi lost his life when his helicopter
00:21 crashed near the city of Julfa caused by dense fog and adverse weather conditions.
00:27 Raisi was returning from a dam inauguration ceremony when the tragic accident occurred.
00:33 After extensive search operation and international assistance, including help from the European
00:38 Union, it was confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash, marking the end of
00:43 Raisi's presidency.
00:46 In the wake of Raisi's death, U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller addressed the report
00:51 of Ibrahim Raisi's death last night.
00:53 However, he retariated that the U.S.'s fundamental stance towards Iran remains unchanged, stating
00:59 that Raisi "has blood on his hands."
01:04 This was a man who had a lot of blood on his hands, spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters,
01:08 saying that Raisi was responsible for atrocious riot abuses in Iran and had supported regional
01:14 proxies, including Hamas.
01:18 Miller further stated, however, that as in any other case, we certainly regret in general
01:23 the loss of life and offered official condolences as appropriate.
01:28 Take a look yourself what Miller stated.
01:51 Not
02:14 only this, Miller further added that Iran had sought special assistance from the U.S.
02:19 in a bid to search for its lost president.
02:22 The United States announced on Monday that it was unable to assist the Iranian government
02:27 following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Iranian President and
02:31 Foreign Minister Hossein Ahmed Abdel-Lehan.
03:00 Miller also addressed the broader context of U.S.-Iran relation, emphasizing the unchanged
03:11 stance of the United States towards Iran, especially regarding Raisi's controversial
03:16 record.
03:17 Ibrahim Raisi was a brutal participant in the repression of Iranian people for nearly
03:22 four decades.
03:24 While expressing regret over the loss of life, Miller was univocal about Raisi's legacy.
03:28 "We don't want to see anyone die in a helicopter crash, but that doesn't change the reality
03:33 of his track record as a judge and as president of Iran.
03:37 He has blood on his own hands," he stated.
03:41 The death of Ibrahim Raisi was confirmed almost 16 hours after the crash.
03:46 Alongside Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Ahmed Abdel-Lehan and other dignitaries were
03:49 also aboard the helicopter, resulting in a total of nine fatalities.
03:55 Following the Iranian constitution, Vice President Mohammad Mughber will now assume the role
03:59 of acting president until a new president is elected.
04:03 It was anticipated that Biden will personally speak on the matter.
04:06 However, he has largely kept silent on the issue, but the administration spokesman continued
04:12 to speak over the issue, and this was a contentious remark that he has blood on his hands.
04:18 The incident has not only shocked Iran but has also drawn international attention, highlighting
04:24 the complexities of US-Iran relation amid the tragic event.
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